The Ref(1994)
They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.
The Ref Synopsis
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
The Ref (1994) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Ted Demme, released on March 9, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 384 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Demme
- Writers:
- Richard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss, Marie Weiss
- Producers:
- Jeffrey Weiss, Ron Bozman, Richard LaGravenese
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Kimmel
- Composer:
- Dave Stewart
- Production:
- Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,400,000
- Status:
- Released
The Ref (1994) Trailer
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The Ref Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denis Leary
as Gus
Judy Davis
as Caroline Chasseur
Kevin Spacey
as Lloyd Chasseur
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
as Jesse Chasseur
Glynis Johns
as Rose Chasseur
Raymond J. Barry
as Lt. Huff
Richard Bright
as Murray
Christine Baranski
as Connie Chasseur
Bill Raymond
as George
- Ellie Raab
Ellie Raab
as Mary
Adam LeFevre
as Gary Chasseur
- Phillip Nicoll
Phillip Nicoll
as John
Key crew
Directed by Ted Demme, written by Richard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss and Marie Weiss, produced by Jeffrey Weiss, Ron Bozman and Richard LaGravenese.
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The Ref Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 384 ratings.
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The Ref – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ref online?
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The Ref (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Ref?
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The main cast of The Ref (1994) includes Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. and Glynis Johns. The film was directed by Ted Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ref released?
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The Ref was released on March 9, 1994 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Ref worth watching?
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The Ref (1994) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 384 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ref?
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Yes. The official The Ref trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.